Weve also got the bug in a moment before i do, i want to extend on your behalf and mine a warm welcome to call colin himself and a dani pletka and Richard Fontaine. Im George Mason University and also a nonresident of what the American Enterprise institute nextdoor, literally. Colin hast made his mark thinkg deeply about politics and this book is a trademark that examines the concept of conservative nationalism a phenomenon that has been brought to the attention conspicuously to the rise of president of trump in terms of both the history of ideas and how these ideas have found manifestation especially in the debates about the role in the world. So, the book is both encompassing and granular simultaneously and despite the gravity of the subject i can assure you it is also a delightful read. I read the book over the last weekend and commend it to your attention so it is a pleasure to have you with us. Im also very grateful dani pletka and Richard Fontaine have joined us. We couldnt have